Five rounds into the 2026-27 Elior Champ, Rotherham Titans are flying in fourth while newly promoted Blackheath are still settling. Mark Ashcroft looks at both clubs’ contrasting starts, key results and what comes next.

Rotherham Titans sign experienced tight-head prop Corrie Barrett ahead of the 2026/27 season at Clifton Lane.

Rotherham Titans’ return to tier two reshapes the Champ’s rugby map, creating new Yorkshire dynamics with Doncaster and renewing focus on travel, rivalry and survival.

Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans meet on Saturday with just five points separating the leading pair.

The Rotherham lock discusses a range of subjects ahead of meeting with Leeds Tykes.

It is a very difficult time for rugby union in England as the sport waits to see what help it will get to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

Ben Robbins has experienced the international set-up with Scotland and the National Leagues in England, but now he looking forward to the future both on and off the field.